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Connecticut western news., 1887-04-20
CORNWALL BRIDGE.

Rev Joseph Smith has returned from year, which gives good satisfaction, as he and his family are highly esteemed in this community. x *
 Miss Jennie Bierce returned after an absence of several weeks in Greenbush, N. Y., visiting friends. She has also been taking painting lessons of the celebrated artist, w. R. Tyler, of Troy, N. Y.
 Miss Grace Robinson is visiting friends in New York, and will visit the great art galleries there.
 We received q pleasant call few days since from Mrs Lucretia Sheffield, of Canaan. While here she visited many of her old friends, who are always pleased to see her. Our district school commenced on Monday, after Q vaction of three weeks. Willard c. Stone drives handsome black stallion recently purchased in Waterbury.
 The I. O. G. T. of this place have organized juvenile branch of the order. Meetings are held every Satur- day afternoon at the lodge room.
 Clipped horses begin to appear on our streets wagons are being newly painted, which somewhat shows spring is at hand, also tobacco beds are receiv- ing the sprouted seed, and @ number of acres of the weed will probably be raised in this town.
 Willie H. Sturges has eight hens that have laid in one year 1468 eggs. Many changes have been made in the moving line, and things that usually get mixed up on such occasions are smoothing down.
 The ladies aid society will meet in the afternoon at Mrs John Manvel's, The same evening sociable will be held at the residence of Mrs Mary Wadhams A large attendance is hoped for
Connecticut western news., 1887-04-20
WEDDING BELLS.
o HARA-GREHAN.

MT Thomas O'Hara and Miss Mary Grehan were united in marriage by Rev Father Mccartney at St. Joseph s church in Canaan on Thursday last at 10 a. m. The church was we'll filled with friends of the bride and groom. Mass was read at the conclusion of the marriage ceremony.
 The following is 8 list of the wedding presents:
 Mrs O'Hara, $1O; John O'Hara, cen- ter table; Maggie Grehan, $5; Annie Griffin, silver caster; Julia Grehan, set silver knives and forks, also half-dozen silver teaspoons; Marie Begley, half dozen silver teaspoons; Bridget Begley, half-dozen silver table spoons, Mrs Me- Guire, table cloth; John Mcclure, half dozen napkins; Peter McGuire, hand some mirror; Martin McGuire, pair of vases; Mary Lally, toilet set; Maggie Welsh. tidy; James McGuire, silver but ter knife and table spoons; Mary Malia, silver butter dish; John Malia, lamp; Mary Owens, pair pillow shams; MT and Mrs Thomas Lynskey, silver caster; James Keenen. lamp; Peter O'Hara, lamp; Mary Cain, lamp; Maggie Cain, half-dozen goblets; Mary O'Hara, gob- lets; Mary Casey, counterpane; Annie Casey, towels; Mary Moran, towels; Norah Sweeney, glass set; Thomas Greaney, ink stand; Dr and Mrs Camp, rocking chair and center table; Mrs M. A. Peet, $5; Mrs Eliza Sedgwlck, counterpane; Martin McCarty, half- dozen silver teaspoons.
Connecticut western news., 1887-04-20
ASHLEY FALLS.

Miss Grace Lee, who had the misfor- tune to break one of the small bones in her ankle about three weeks ago, in her school room in Winsted, came home last week, where she will remain till she can walk without the aid of crutches.
 Rev G. F. Starks has come among us as our pastor. We shall all appreciate having pastor live in the place, though we regret that MT Barlow's health necessitates his leaving us.
 MT Geo. Wood, who has been clerk in N. VanDeusen's store about two and a-half years, has severed his connection with the same and has gone to his home in Southwick. MT VanDeusen has finished his inventory and had his store whitewashed, which improves the looks of it very much.
 The society meeting for the renting of the pews in the church is postponed till next Saturday afternoon. A full attendance is desired.
 Mrs Garfield, who has been spending some two months with friends in Lee and Lenox, returned home Friday.
 Our school commences to-day, Wed. ) Mrs Geo. Blodgett resuming her duties as teacher.
 The ladies aid society meets Thurs day afternoon with Mrs Jacob Decker, at her new home.
Connecticut western news., 1887-04-20
SAl.lSBl)KY Y.

We'll, think he better hold on. If we could only catch that old Beartown weather prophet he would be sorry. Eight inches of snow after the middle of April, in one day, and that on Monday, washing day too.
 Malcolm c. Warner from Trinity college, is home visiting friends.
 Rev Lyman Warner is canvassing for book, "The Life of Henry Ward Beecher," and having good success,
 Mrs Catherine Sherman has just ob- tained pension. Her deceased hus- band, Jerry Sherman, saw service in the late war.
 Michael Boyle is under arrest for beer being found on his premises.
 The H. & c. W. R. R. are repairing the depot platform and we believe the depot otherwise.
 Jerry Bushnell brought from Castle Garden d couple of foreign gentlemen. Their dialect and etiquette may be per. fecI, put they are very 1ucOmpTeAenS1- ble to the Tanks.
 The case of the State vs Patrick Lynch for illegally selling liquor, is on the docket for trial this week. Sheriff Perry subpenaed number of witnesses from here.
 AS Hiram J. Bissell drove up to the horseblock on Sunday morning one wheel ool1iasd with the horssbiock.
Connecticut western news., 1887-04-20
SPORTSMEN. scHs5s nAKa 1!

A IL persons killing, shooting, pursuing and A taking in any way, Tn open or close sea son, Ganhe, Birup and Fish on the lands and waters owned or occupied by any ofthe under signed in NORTH CANAAN. Conn.,, will be treat. will also be prosecuted f all viola tions of the laws relating to Fish, Game and Birds Lyman Cunning, Geo. K Goodwin, Michael
 Keane. Levi Bronson, H. c. Stevens * Son,
 Miss Sarah Foster Talmadge Pulver. Mrs
 Mary E Clark, Hiram Robsy, Chas Morris.
 Geo D. Callame. Leonard Lawrence, Frank
 Gaylord, Wm. Pelton, Frederick Bronson
 Hiram Briggs, Isaac Bssbs. E. 8. Roberts
 Wm. 4Aysa. r
Connecticut western news., 1887-04-20
SOUTH HFlELD.

We are told MT Mute closes his labors in the Congregational church this month.
 School committee and large number of teachers met at the school house in this place Saturday last for the purpose of examination. Many who wanted schools were disappointed,a as there were not schools enough to accommodate all. The committee have not at this writing fixed on teachers for every school, so they will be announced next week; however, the following have been chosen Minnie Bergman, No. 2; Hattie B. Holt, No. B.; Jennie McCoughen, No. 5; Hattie Plan and Mary Doyle, No. 6; Maggie Curtin, No.9; Timer Ben edict, No. 10; B. D. Harmon, No. 12.
 Agnes Palmer, Guss1e Cook and Miss Rhodes return to their school in Vest field this week.
Connecticut western news., 1887-04-20
CANAAN VALLEY.

Mrs Mary Webster is to teach our school the coming term.
 The ladies sewing society met with Mrs Wm. Sardam on Thursday.
 J. 0. and J. H. Benton have been spending the past week with friends in Monterey.
 We would inform Thomas l.. Norton, of Lakeville, the Conn. Western News, and all whom it may concern, that all the "cider holes" in Canaan Valley are frozen up with no prospect of thawing out until the 4th of July or after.
Connecticut western news., 1887-04-20

The horses went on but the horseblock stayed. Damages slight.
 Mir c. F. Harris writes that his little daughter, Retta, who has been at Maple Shade all winter, is very i'll in Vermont, of pneumonia. Her condition has some- what improved, but she is very i'll now.
 RoMANTIc.-On Monday morning about 4 o'clock man appeared at the door of Maple Shade hotel and said that he wanted to put out his horses, and gentleman and lady alighted and came in who registered as c. B. Grls- wold and M. J. Shoughrough, wanted breakfast and conveyanceto to Millerton. Having refreshed the inner man Mir J. Yerrick took the ribbons and conducted the case. They proceeded to Millerton, were married in the Baptist church by the Baptist clergyman, returned and gave the guests at Maple Shade the light of their countenances for the day, and Mir and Mrs Griswold are very happy. Owing to bashfulness we did not kiss the bride. We hardly ever let such an opportunity slip. Reporters are privileged characters.
 There will be one revival service ln Academy hall in this village this week, tonight Wednesday, and five in Lake vile, with preaching every night. Meeting was held in Ticknor school house on Sunday, and arrangements partially perfected for establishing weekly Sabbath School there this sum- mer. People are giving more attention to religious privileges than for long time before. ABsoLoM.
Connecticut western news., 1887-04-20

demanding semi-annual live stock ex- hibition and sales-day at Canaan, as this place is centrally located and also pos sesses admirable railroad facilities, yet they should be willing to suffer some inconvenience and attend free fair at Falls Village provided the farmers of that section will reciprocate and attend a spring sales-day at Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1887-04-20
Yield was Double.
H. T. Baker & Bro N, Y.:

H. J. Baker & Bro N. Y.:
 Gentlemen-I have tested this season over thre hundred varieties of potatoes, using Bakers Potato Fertilizer and stable manure az fertilizer. Part of the field was only fertilized with ma- nure, but where the Potato Fertilizer was applied, at the rate of 600 lbs. per acre, the yield was double of that on ma- nure alone. THERON D. PLATT.
 Sept. le. 1eae. Newtown. Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1887-04-20
GREAT HARRINGTON.

Lucius Blake, who has resided Tn this town for some IA years, was found dead in the barn of Orvil Brusie in this will lage last Wednesday morning. Blake had been intoxicated for three days,and this with exposure on the damp ground when he was staggering around Mon- day is supposed to have been the cause of his death He is thought to have been about 55 years old, and has fam fly at Falls Village with whom he has not lived for some years.
 Frederick Langsdorff, devoted and prominent member of the Methodist Episcopal church for forty years. died at his residence on Main street in this village, aged 79 years. MT Langsdorff was native of Wetzeer. village about thirty miles from Frankfort-on-the- Main, Germany, and in early life came to this country, where he resided for a time. at Rhinebeck and New York city, and about 184O came to this vil- lage. where he opened an undertaken and cabinet shop, in which business he continued until few years ago, when he sold out to E. B. Culver. Since 1860 Mir Langsdorff has held the various offices of trustee and steward in the church, and for several years past has been recording steward. He leaves 8 wife and son. The funeral service was held at the Methodist church, Saturday afternoon, Rev V. N. Traver officiating. At the annual meeting of Hope hose and fire company, Thursday, these off, cers were elected: Foreman, John P. Norton; assistants, Robert Ambach, John Diamond; secretary, John Mcfarland; ; treasurer, L. l.. Gorham; foreman of the hose, William Barry.
 Joseph Nodlne, who recently sold his place in the south part of the village, removes to Torrington, Ct,, where he has purchased lot and will build 8 place of residence thereon.
 Lula Russell, young white girl who was picked up by 8 Sheffield negro in Bridgeport and who went to live with him, was arrested for bad conduct, and being brought before the district court was sentenced to the women's reforma- tory at Sherburn, Mass, for one year. Miss Lucy Durant is having portico built on the front of her residence on Main street.
 An addition is being erected to the residence of George A. Fuller, on the Collins House grounds.
 Mrs Mary Murray, widow of the late John Murray, formerly of Lee, died at the residence of her son-in-law, George Shaw, in the west part of this town, Saturday, aged 76 years. The funeral occurs to-day and the burial will be at Lee.
 Helen DeMott and Bessie Gorham, two little girls of the Episcopal church, have been getting up fair which will be held at the rectory tomorrow after noon, when fancy articles, ice cream and cake will be for sale.
 Several police, who have been ap- pointed by the selectmen, decline to serve, and one of them states as 8 rea- son that the police are expected to act as spotters of illegal liquor sellers.
 Tho remains of Frank Crittenden, a nephew of Mrs Mark Hopkins, who died in New York, were brought here for burial Monday.
Connecticut western news., 1887-04-20

Arrive rom Southheld, Mill River and Clay ton It 9.1OA.M Y. Close at P.
 J. B. HARDENBEReH, P. NJ.
Connecticut western news., 1887-04-20
FOR SALE.

Or will Exchange for New Milch
 COWS. One two-horse Lumber Wagon, with wide tire and spring seat. One Wheel Harrow. One Excelsior Flow. One Double A. Harrow. One Albany Horse Corn Planter, with Ferti- lizer and Cultivator attachments. The above have been some used but are in perfect order. 39tf N. s. STEVENS, East Canaan, Ct., March 23, 1887.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-09-09
PART THE SECOND.
iToLD BY RICHARD FENTOS, OF FRENcHAY,
GLoUCEsTERsHIRE, EsQUIRE.l
CHAPTER |.

As my old friend Phil Brand has asked me
TO do this, ! suppose | must. Brand is n
right good fellow and a clever fellow, but
has plenty of crotchets Of his own. The worst
know Of him is that he insists upon having
his own way with people. With those who
differ from him he is a. obstinate rs a mule.
Anyhow, he has always had his own way
with me. This custom, 50 far as | am con-
cerned. commenced years ago when we were
boys at school together, and / have never
been able to shake Off the bad habit of Civ
ing in to him. He has promised to sec that
my Queens English is presentable, for, TO
tell tho truth, | am more at home across
country than across foolscap, and my fin
gers know the feel OF the reins or the trigger
better than that OF the pen.
All the same l hope he won't take too
many liberties with my style, bad though it
may be; for old Brand at times is apt to
get--well, bit prosy. To hear him on the
subject OF hard work and the sanctity there
OF approaches the sublime!
What freak took me 70 tho little God for
saken village Of Midcombe in the depth OF
winter is entirely between myself and my
conscience. The cause, having no bearing
upon the matters / am asked 10 tell you
about, is no ones business but mine-I will
only say that now | would not stay in such
a place at such a time Of the year for the
sake Of the prettiest girl in the world, let
alone the bare chance Of meeting her once
OF twice. But ones ideas changer | am now
good bit older, ride some two stone
heavier, and have been married ever 20
many years. Perhaps, after all, as / look
back can find some excuse for being such
an ass as 10 endure for more than fort
night all the discomforts heaped upon me in
that little village inn
man who sojourns in such hole IA Mid
combe must give some reason for doing 50.
Ny ostensible reason was hunting / had
horse with me, and a second-rate subscription
pack Of slow-going mongrels did meet some
whore in the neghborhood. so no one could
gainsay my explanation. But il hunting
was my object, got precious little Of 1t. A
few days after my arrival n bitter, biting
frost set ina frost as black as your hat, aud
ss hard as nails. Yet still stayed on.
From private information recoived-no
matter how, when or where-I know that
some people in the neighborhood had organ.
ned parry 20 go SSatiny Oh IA ,ertaIn uay
At Iilymere, n fine sheet Of water some dis
lance from Midcombe. guessed that some
one whom | particularly desired 10 meet
would be there and rs tho skating at Lily
mere was free 10 any one who chose TO take
the trouble Of getting 10 such an out-of-the-
way place, l hired horse and an apology
for dog-cart and at 10 i'm the morning
started 10 drive the twelve miles TO tho
pond. / took no one with me. l had been
to Lilymere once before, in bright summer
weather, so fanciod L knew the way well
enough.
The sky when started was cloudy: the
wind was choppins round In wav which
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-09-09


NO answer came 10 my nrst summons ~
was only after second and more imperative
application of my heel that the door deigned
10 give way a few inches. Through the
aperture a woman's voice asked who was
there.
Let me in" said. II have missed my
way to Midcombc. Ny horse has fallen.
You must give me shelter for the night
Open the door and let me in"
shelter. You can't get sheltered here
mister said mans gruf voice This
an riii, 50 } Vu u pest DC on anu 81
elsewhere"
But ! must come in" said, astounded at
such inhospitality; II can't go a step further
Open the door at oDcel'
rou DC hanged" said the man. "'Tis
my house, not yours
But, YOU fool, | mean TO pay you well for
your trouble. Don't you know it means
death wandering about on such q night
~ thisl Let me in!'
You won't come in here" was the brutal
and booriSh reply. The door closed.
That was enraged at such incivility may
be easily imagined but if | said ! was
thoroughly frightened believe no one would
be surprised AS getting into tD.,s house
meant simply life or death to me, into that
house determined to get, by door or win
dow, By fair means or by foul So, as the
door clceod hurled myself against it with
all the might / could muster. Although
ride much heavier now than did then, all
my weight at that time was bone and mus
Gle. The violence of my attack tore from
the Intel the staple which held the chain;
the door went back with bang, and fell
forward into the house, fully resolved to
stay there whether welcome or unwelcome.
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wInu uiowing rIgnS INTO my teeth, srrug-
gled on.
1t was a Journey thinl, must have been
three quarters Of an hour going about a
quarter of mil' was just beginning TO
despair, when | saw IA welcome CLEAN of
light. i stacr q toward it, fondiy hoping
that my troubles were mt an end. / found
the light stole through the Lifting win
dow-shutters of what seemed, so far as l
could make out in the darkness, TO be small
farmhouse. Tying to gate tho knotted
reins by which had been leading the horse
! staggered up TO the door and knocked
loudly. Upon my honor, until | leaned
against that door-post l had no idea how
tired | was-until that moment / never sus-
pected that the finding Of speedy shelter
meant absolutely saving my life Covered
from head To foot with snow, my hat crushed
In. | must have Leon a pitiable object
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-09-09
CHAPTER IL

The door through which had burst like a
battering-ram opened straight into a sort OF
kitchen, so although | entered in a most uH
dignifed way, in fact on my hands and
knees. was well established in the center
of the room before the man and woman
EMERGED from behind the door, where my
successful assault had thrown them.
stood up and faced them. They were a
couple Of ordinary, respectfully -attired
country people. The man, sturdy, strong
built, bull-neclSed rascal, stood scowling at
me, and / concluded making up his mind as
to what course to pursue.
My good people," ! said, you are be-
having in the most unheard-of manner.
Can't you understand that | mean to pay
YOU well for any trouble | give youl But
whether YOU like it or not, here l stay to
night To turn me out would be sheer muir
DER
So saying / pulled off my overcoat and
began shaking the snow ont Of my whiskers.
dare say my determined attitude, my re-
spectacle. rs well as my muscular appear
ance. impressed my unwilling hosts. Any
way, they gave in without more ado. While
the woman shut the door, through which the
snowhalles were whirling the man said sui
lenly:
well you'll have to spend the night on =
chair. We've no beds here for strangers.
Especially those rs amt wanted"
~ cry well, my friend. Having settled
the matter you may as well make yourself
pleasant. Go and put my horse under cover,
and give him feed Of some sort-make a
mash if you can"
After giving the woman quick glance, as
Of warming, my scowling host lit a horn Ian
tern and went on the errand / suggested. l
gladly sank into a chair and warmed myself
before a cheerful fire. The prospect of spend
ing the night amid such discomfort was not
alluring, but had, at least, roof over my
head.
Continued on page ~
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-09-09

Til. he took 70 = wellknown photographer,
and ordered several hundred small photo
graphs Of it to be prepared as soon as pos
sble. The minute description which he had
given me Of his fonc.fgl creation was printed
at tho foot Of each copy. A. soon as the
first batch Of these precious photographs was
son. home, to my great joy lac did what he
should have done days ago: yielded to my
wishes, and put the matter INTO tho hands
Of the roiice.
] was glad to dal that in giving details
OF wAo' Boa lauu1nel. he said nothing about
INC HeFl.uuihtJ vt ncvplug ecu on naipn
Carrston's proceedings lie did indeed offer
az o'surdlY large rewerd for the discovery
Of tho missing girl, and, moreover, gave the
officer in charge of the case packet Of pho
tographs OF his phantom man. telling him In
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TO ADVERTISERS.

The RECORD rs or" of the best mediums Tor
advertisers Inn Grauut County being welcome
visitor 10 nearly every home i'm this part of the
county and towns adjoining, but To insure in
sertion the same week, advertisements should
bs handed i'm not later than Wednesday noon.
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: We
Again l urged him TO intrust tho whole af-
TAR 10 the ponce. Again ne refused 10 90
so, adding that he was not quite ready
Ready for what wondered
CHAPTER X.
Unjust confess. i'm spite Of my affection for
Corrist0n, / lct inclined 10 rebel against
the course which matters were taking. l
was pro.aic matter-of fact medical man;
doing my work 20 tho best Of my ability,
and anxious when that work was done that
my hours Of leisure should be rs free from
worry and care as possible. With Carris-
toms advent several disturbing elements
entered into my quiet life.
Let Ralph Cariston be guilty or innocent
Of the extraordinary crime which his cousin
laid at his door, / felt certain that he was
anxious 90 obtain possession of the sup
posed luuatic's person 1t would suit his
purposes for his cousin 10 be proved mad. /
did not believe that oven if the capture was
legally effected Curriston's liberation would
be a matter ot great difficulty, so long as
he remained nm h.sTre5ent state of mind so
long as j doctor OF seine standing, could
60 into the witness box and swear to his
sanity But ny oil dread was always with
me-the dread chat any further shock would
oycrturu the balance Of his sensitive mind
So it was that every hour that Carriston
was cut Ci nay sight was lraught with anx-
ierr. ii, RqlrA C3rr.ston was really as nm
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